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September 24, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” UMH#89 all vs. Call to Worship - Glenora Wright One: We are beautifully and wonderfully made. Many: God says that is good. One: We are made in God’s own image. Many: Everything about us is holy. One: Come, let us worship the God who sees us and calls us beloved! Many: Let us worship the one who makes us new! Amen. Opening Prayer (in unison) - Glenora Wright God of love, you call us to love you, our neighbors, strangers, and our enemies as ourselves. The love you call us to starts when we love ourselves. Lord Christ, teach us to love as you love; teach us to love because you first loved us. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Jonah 3:10-4:1 (CEB) Praise Song: “Your Love Never Fails” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Prayers of the People Pastor Mary Beth Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Spirit of the Living God” UMH#393 Message: Pastor Mary Beth Romans 8:1-11 (CEB) Praise Song: “While We Sing” Music Team Communion Service Announcements Sending Forth/Benediction Pastor Mary Beth May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. As we go from this place, may we seek justice; for God delights in justice, and our neighbors deserve justice; for we are not free until all of our siblings are free as well; for our spirits cannot rest until all find rest. May the God of love direct us in all our ways. Amen.
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September 17, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Let Us with a Joyful Heart” TFWS#2012 vs. 1,2,6 Call to Worship Leslie Olson One: We are beautifully and wonderfully made. Many: God says that is good. One: We are made in God’s own image. Many: Everything about us is holy. One: Come, let us worship the God who sees us and calls us beloved! Many: Let us worship the one who makes us new! Amen. Opening Prayer (in unison) Leslie Olson God of love, you call us to love you, our neighbors, strangers, and our enemies as ourselves. The love you call us to starts when we love ourselves. Lord Christ, teach us to love as you love; teach us to love because you first loved us. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Romans 14:1-12 (CEB) Praise Song: “The Lion & The Lamb” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Prayers of the People Pastor Mary Beth Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “I Sing the Almighty Power of God” UMH#152 vs.1,3 Message: Danny Crego Colossians 1:15-22(CEB) Praise Song: “Wake Up” Music Team Communion Service Announcements Sending Forth/Benediction Danny Crego May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. As we go from this place, may we seek justice; for God delights in justice, and our neighbors deserve justice; for we are not free until all of our siblings are free as well; for our spirits cannot rest until all find rest. May the God of love direct us in all our ways. Amen. Payette United Methodist Church
September 10, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Shine, Jesus, Shine” TFWS#2173 all vs. Call to Worship - Lyna Wilkins One: We are beautifully and wonderfully made. Many: God says that is good. One: We are made in God’s own image. Many: Everything about us is holy. One: Come, let us worship the God who sees us and calls us beloved! Many: Let us worship the one who makes us new! Amen. Opening Prayer (in unison) - Lyna Wilkins God of love, you call us to love you, our neighbors, strangers, and our enemies as ourselves. The love you call us to starts when we love ourselves. Lord Christ, teach us to love as you love; teach us to love because you first loved us. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Romans 13:8-14 (CEB) Praise Song: “Reign in Us” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Prayers of the People Pastor Mary Beth Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” UMH#526 all vs. Message: Danny Crego Hebrews 2:10-18 Praise Song: “Wake Up” Music Team Communion Service Announcements Sending Forth/Benediction Danny Crego May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. As we go from this place, may we seek justice; for God delights in justice, and our neighbors deserve justice; for we are not free until all of our siblings are free as well; for our spirits cannot rest until all find rest. May the God of love direct us in all our ways. Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church
September 3, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Christ is Alive” UMH#318 vs. 1,2,4,5 Call to Worship Mike Hall One: We are beautifully and wonderfully made. Many; God says that is good. One: We are made in God’s own image. Many: Everything about us is holy. One: Come, let us worship the God who sees us and calls us beloved! Many: Let us worship the one who makes us new! Amen. Opening Prayer (in unison) Mike Hall God of love, you call us to love you, our neighbors, strangers, and our enemies as ourselves. The love you call us to starts when we love ourselves. Lord Christ, teach us to love as you love; teach us to love because you first loved us. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Romans 12:9-21 (CEB) Praise Song: “All Creatures” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Prayers of the People Danny Crego Message: Pastor Mary Beth Genesis 1:25-31a (CEB) Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Let There Be Peace on Earth” UMH#431 Communion Service Praise Song: “God Help Me to Be” Music Team Announcements Sending Forth/Benediction Pastor Mary Beth May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. As we go from this place, may we seek justice; for God delights in justice, and our neighbors deserve justice; for we are not free until all of our siblings are free as well; for our spirits cannot rest until all find rest. May the God of love direct us in all our ways. Amen. In the church calendar, we are in the season of Ordinary Time. During this season, we remember that God is still God in the simple, ordinary, and mundane. The color for this season is green to signify new life and growth; it reminds us that even in the ordinary, God is at work making all things new.  Payette United Methodist Church
August 20, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Marching to Zion” UMH#733 vs. 1,2,4 Call to Worship - Caleb Smith One: We are woven together out of stardust and filled with the breath of God. We are filled with life discovering itself. Many: We are in awe of the image of God written on the face of our neighbor. One: We are abundant just as God is abundant because God is alive in us. We are humbled by the fullness of experience God has gifted us. Many: We are part of the vision of abundance God has for the earth. One: We are nurtured by the life around us in creation, and we seek to nurture creation in return. We gather to witness the Spirit of God alive in this community. Many: We celebrate the Spirit of fullness that is alive in each of us! Opening Prayer (in unison) - Caleb Smith God of justice and kindness, you have called and claimed us. We want to follow in your way. Your work for us is the work of justice; your path for us is the path of kindness; may we follow your dream. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Isaiah 51:1-6 (CEB) Praise Song: “You Changed My Name” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Message: Kathryn Tompkins and Lizzy Briggs Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Wash, O God” UMH#605 vs1,2 Reaffirmation of Baptism Liturgy Pastor Mary Beth Praise Song: “There’s a Fountain Free” Music Team Communion Service Announcements Sending Forth/Benediction Pastor Mary Beth May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Love’s wonder lives in us; let us live in love. Love’s music sings through us; let us sing love’s song. Love’s anguish weeps through us; let us weep love’s tears. Love’s power heals through us; let us heal with love. Love’s welcome works through us; let us offer love. Amen. Payette United Methodist Church
August 20, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “My Life Flows On ” TWS#2212 vs.1,2,4 Call to Worship Sharon Wada One: We are woven together out of stardust and filled with the breath of God. Many: We offer thanks for the divinity in our breath. One: We are filled with life discovering itself. Many: We are in awe of the image of God written on the face of our neighbor. One: We are abundant just as God is abundant because God is alive in us. Many: We are humbled by the fullness of experience God has gifted us. One: We are part of the vision of abundance God has for the earth. Many: We are nurtured by the life around us in creation, and we seek to nurture creation in return. One: We gather to witness the Spirit of God alive in this community. Many: We celebrate the Spirit of fullness that is alive in each of us! Opening Prayer (in unison) Sharon Wada God of justice and kindness, you have called and claimed us. We want to follow in your way. Your work for us is the work of justice; your path for us is the path of kindness; may we follow your dream. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 (CEB) Praise Song: “Forever” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Prayers of the People Pastor Mary Beth Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “The Servant Song” TFWS#2222 vs. 2-4, 6 Message: Danny Crego Acts 8:26-39 (CEB) Praise Song: “You Changed My Name” Music Team Communion Service Announcements Sending Forth/Benediction Pastor Mary Beth May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Love’s wonder lives in us; let us live in love. Love’s music sings through us; let us sing love’s song. Love’s anguish weeps through us; let us weep love’s tears. Love’s power heals through us; let us heal with love. Love’s welcome works through us; let us offer love. Amen. Payette United Methodist Church
August 13, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty ” UMH#139 vs.3-5 Call to Worship - Mike Hall One: We are woven together out of stardust and filled with the breath of God. Many: We offer thanks for the divinity in our breath. One: We are filled with life discovering itself. Many: We are in awe of the image of God written on the face of our neighbor. One: We are abundant just as God is abundant because God is alive in us. Many: We are humbled by the fullness of experience God has gifted us. One: We are part of the vision of abundance God has for the earth. Many: We are nurtured by the life around us in creation, and we seek to nurture creation in return. One: We gather to witness the Spirit of God alive in this community. Many: We celebrate the Spirit of fullness that is alive in each of us! Opening Prayer (in unison) - Mike Hall God of justice and kindness, you have called and claimed us. We want to follow in your way. Your work for us is the work of justice; your path for us is the path of kindness; may we follow your dream. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Psalm 85:8-13 (CEB) Praise Song:” Your Love Never Fails” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Prayers of the People Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” UMH#176 2X Message: Pastor Mary Beth 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 (CEB) Praise Song: “Beautiful Things” Music Team Communion Service Announcements Sending Forth/Benediction Pastor Mary Beth May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Love’s wonder lives in us; let us live in love. Love’s music sings through us; let us sing love’s song. Love’s anguish weeps through us; let us weep love’s tears. Love’s power heals through us; let us heal with love. Love’s welcome works through us; let us offer love. Amen. Payette United Methodist Church
August 6, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “I Come With Joy” UMH#617 vs. 1,3,4 Call to Worship Kathie Phelps One: May God grant us grace and bless us, so that God's way is known on earth. Many: May God's face shine on us, so that God's salvation is known among all nations! One: Let us give thanks! Let us celebrate and shout with joy! Many: Our God is just, kind, loving and good! Opening Prayer (in unison) Kathie Phelps God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 (CEB) Praise Song: “Forever” Music Team Prayers of the People Pastor Mary Beth Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” UMH#400 all vs. Message: Pastor Mary Beth Boesch Matthew 3:13-17 (CEB) Praise Song: “All Who Are Thirsty” Music Team Communion Service Announcements May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church
July 30, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” UMH#158 vs. 1-3 Call to Worship - Mike Hall One: Look, our King will come to us! Many: God is just and victorious! One: The bow used in battle will be cut off. Many: There will be peace among the nations! One: There will be peace among the nations, and may it begin with us. Many: Amen! Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with us! Opening Prayer (in unison) - Mike Hall God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading 1 Kings 3:5-12 (CEB) Praise Song: “Love Divine All Loves Excelling” Music Team Prayers of the People Pastor Mary Beth Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” UMH#139 vs. 1,3,4 Message: Pastor Mary Beth Romans 8:26-39 (CEB) Praise Song: “Your Love Never Fails” Music Team Communion Service Announcements May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church
July 16, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Seek the Lord” UMH#124 vs.2,3 Call to Worship – Lyna Wilkins One: Look, our King will come to us! Many: God is just and victorious! One: The bow used in battle will be cut off. Many: There will be peace among the nations! One: There will be peace among the nations, and may it begin with us. Many: Amen! Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with us! Opening Prayer (in unison) – Lyna Wilkins God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Isaiah 55:10-13 (CEB) Praise Song: “Reign In Us” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Prayers of the People Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Come, and Let Us Sweetly Join” UMH#699 all vs. Message: Pastor Mary Beth 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 (CEB) Praise Song: “There’s a Fountain Free” Music Team Communion Service Announcements May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church
July 9, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Jesu, Jesu” UMH#432 vs.1,3,5 Call to Worship – Dalyce Knight One: Look, our King will come to us! Many: God is just and victorious! One: The bow used in battle will be cut off. Many: There will be peace among the nations! One: There will be peace among the nations, and may it begin with us. Many: Amen! Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with us! Opening Prayer (in unison) – Dalyce Knight God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Zechariah 9:9-12 (CEB) Praise Song: “Your Peace Will Make Us One” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Prayers of the People Pastor Mary Beth Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Let There Be Peace on Earth” UMH#431 all vs. Message: Danny Crego 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 (NRSV) Praise Song: “Here We Are to Worship” Music Team Communion Service Closing Hymn: “A Place at the Table” WS #3149 all vs. Announcements May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen. In the church calendar, we are in the season of Ordinary Time. During this season, we remember that God is still God in the simple, ordinary, and mundane. The color for this season is green to signify new life and growth; it reminds us that even in the ordinary, God is at work making all things new.  Payette United Methodist Church
June 18, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Let All Things Now Living” TFWS#2008 all vs. Call to Worship - Dianne Kinney One: When the world stands divided, Many: Come, Holy Spirit, and make us one. One: When the world calls us orphaned, Many: Come, Holy Spirit, and make us family. One: When we wander astray, Many: Come, Holy Spirit, and lead us home. One: Come, let us worship God our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer! Many: Alleluia! The Spirit is here! Amen! Opening Prayer (in unison) - Dianne Kinney O God, King of glory, do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where Christ has gone before us; through Christ our Lord, amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Psalm 100 (CEB) Children’s Time Leslie Olson Prayers of the People Glenora Wright Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Spirit of Faith, Come Down” UMH#332 vs. 1-3 Message: How Do We Recognize Grace Romans 5:1-8 (NRSV) Communion Service Closing Hymn: “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” UMH#664 vs. 1 Announcements May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen.  Welcome
Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” TFWS#2140 vs. 1-3 Call to Worship - Lyna Wilkins One: Arise! Shine! Your light has come; Many: the Lord’s glory has shone upon everyone. One: Though shadow covers the earth and gloom the nations Many: the Lord will shine; God’s glory will appear to all! One: Come! Let us worship the Lord of creation! Many: All people will come into God’s light! Opening Prayer (in unison) - Lyna Wilkins O God, who by the leading of a star did manifest your only-begotten Son to all people: lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may behold your glory face-to-face; through Christ our Lord, Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading Sirach 15:15-20 (CEB) Gospel Reading Matthew 5:21-37 (CEB) Praise Hymn “Glorious Ruins” Music Team Children’s Time Lyna Wilkins Prayers of the People Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “In His Time” TFWS#2203 all vs. Message: Pastor Mary Beth 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 (CEB) Apostles’ Creed Praise Hymn: “Come As You Are” Music Team Communion Service One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Closing Hymn: “My Life Flows On” TFWS# 2212 vs. 1,2,4 Announcements May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen. We are currently in the Season after Epiphany, which lasts for several weeks between the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6th) and Ash Wednesday. This season is somewhat similar to Ordinary Time (when we celebrate God as God of the simple, ordinary, and mundane), but it is also a distinct season in which we continually celebrate that Christ is for ALL people. The colors for this season are green and gold.  Payette United Methodist Church
February 5, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “This Is the Day” UMH#657 2X Call to Worship – Cris Warzyn One: Arise! Shine! Your light has come; Many: the Lord’s glory has shone upon everyone. One: Though shadow covers the earth and gloom the nations Many: the Lord will shine; God’s glory will appear to all! One: Come! Let us worship the Lord of creation! Many: All people will come into God’s light! Opening Prayer (in unison) – Cris Warzyn O God, who by the leading of a star did manifest your only-begotten Son to all people: lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may behold your glory face-to-face; through Christ our Lord, Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading Isaiah 58:1-12 (CEB) Gospel Reading Matthew 5:13-20 (CEB) Praise Hymn “Wesley Hymn” #28 Music Team (to the tune of When I Survey the Wondrous Cross UMH#298) Children's Time Cris Warzyn Prayers of the People Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Near to the Heart of God” UMH#472 v.3 Message: Pastor Mary Beth 1 Corinthians 2 (CEB) Apostles’ Creed Praise Hymn: “There’s a Fountain Free” Music Team Communion Service One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Closing Hymn: “They’ll Know We Are Christians” TFWS# 2223 all vs. Announcements May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen. Prayer List Jeanie Sandquist suffered a TIA last Sunday. Keep she and John in your prayers. Mike Hall’s brother Jerry has fluid in his lungs. Continue to pray for Irene Jeffries, Hugh Homan, Deanna’s brother John, Shannon Osborn, Lyna’s friend Donna, the Hollaway and Williamson families. We are currently in the Season after Epiphany, which lasts for several weeks between the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6th) and Ash Wednesday. This season is somewhat similar to Ordinary Time (when we celebrate God as God of the simple, ordinary, and mundane), but it is also a distinct season in which we continually celebrate that Christ is for ALL people. The colors for this season are green and gold.  Payette United Methodist Church
January 8, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “Family of God” Calling Song: “O Come All Ye Faithful” UMH#234 vs.1-3 Responsive Reading: Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 (CEB) One: God, give your judgments to the king. Give your righteousness to the king’s son. Many: Let him judge your people with righteousness and your poor ones with justice. One: Let the mountains bring peace to the people; let the hills bring righteousness. Many: Let the king bring justice to people who are poor; let him save the children of those who are needy, but let him crush oppressors! One: Let the king live as long as the sun, as long as the moon, generation to generation. Many: Let him fall like rain upon fresh-cut grass, like showers that water the earth. One: Let the righteous flourish throughout their lives, and let peace prosper until the moon is no more. Many: Let the kings of Tarshish and the islands bring tribute; let the kings of Sheba and Seba present gifts. One: Let all the kings bow down before him; let all the nations serve him. Many: Let it be so, because he delivers the needy who cry out, the poor, and those who have no helper. One: He has compassion on the weak and the needy; he saves the lives of those who are in need. Many: He redeems their lives from oppression and violence; their blood is precious in his eyes. One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) O God, who by the leading of a star did manifest your only-begotten Son to all people: lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may behold your glory face-to-face; through Christ our Lord, Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 60:1-6 (CEB) New Testament Reading - Matthew 2:1-12 (CEB) Praise Hymn “The First Noel” UMH#245 vs. 1,3,5 Children’s Time Dianne Kinney Reaffirmation of Baptism Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “As The Deer” TFWS#2025 Message: Danny Crego Ephesians 3: 1-12 (NRSV) Praise Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” UMH#526 all vs. Communion Service Closing Hymn: “Joy to the World” UMH#246 vs. 1,2 Benediction One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. And all the people said: Many: Amen. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshipping with us today!  Christmas Day
Sunday December 25, 2022 Welcome/Announcements Sing together: Joy to the World Sing together: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Call to worship One: Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people! All: Our savior is born in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord! One: The Word became flesh, and made his home among us! All: We have seen his glory, full of grace and truth! One: Come! Let us worship Emmanuel, God is with us! All: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth, peace. Service of the Scriptures One: Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Many: Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. One: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John [1:1-14] Many: Glory to You, Lord Christ! In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The Word was with God in the beginning. Everything came into being through the Word, and without the Word nothing came into being. What came into being through the Word was life, and the life was the light for all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness doesn’t extinguish the light. A man named John was sent from God. He came as a witness to testify concerning the light, so that through him everyone would believe in the light. He himself wasn’t the light, but his mission was to testify concerning the light. The true light that shines on all people was coming into the world. The light was in the world, and the world came into being through the light, but the world didn’t recognize the light. The light came to his own people, and his own people didn’t welcome him. But those who did welcome him, those who believed in his name, he authorized to become God’s children, born not from blood nor from human desire or passion, but born from God. The Word became flesh and made his home among us. We have seen his glory, glory like that of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. One: This is the Gospel of the Lord! Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Communion One: The Lord be with you! Many: And also with you! One: Lift up your hearts! Many: We lift them up to the Lord! One: Let us give thanks! Many: It is just and right to give thanks! It is just and right and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give our thanks and praise to almighty God, creator of heaven and earth. So let us pray: God, you spoke and your Word became flesh, breathing a new song of joy and praise into the world. Grant that we may bear the good news of your salvation, proclaiming your promise of peace to the ends of the earth. As your Word became flesh, born of woman, on that night long ago, so we remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, he took bread and after giving thanks, he broke it, and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you.” Likewise, after supper, he took the cup and after giving thanks said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood which is poured out for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, we gather as the Body of Christ to offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again! Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one… no matter what divides us. So let us join together and pray the prayer the Lord taught all his disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And all God’s People said, Amen. Then invite with the words: The Table is prepared; all who are hungry and thirsty are invited to receive these gifts of grace; may Christ be fully formed in you. (After everyone has received): One: God of love, the risen Christ has been made known to us in the breaking of the bread; help us now grow in love for you and for each other; Thank you for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. Sing together: Go Tell it on the Mountain Sending Forth/Benediction May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. After service, everyone is invited to stay for a “Hymn Sing” of Christmas Carols.  Christmas Eve Candle Nativity
December 24, 2022 Sing together: O Come All Ye Faithful (UMH #234 v. 1-3) Call to worship One: Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people! All: Our savior is born in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord! One: The Word became flesh, and made his home among us! All: We have seen his glory, full of grace and truth! One: Come! Let us worship Emmanuel, God is with us! All: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth, peace. Welcome/Explanation of Candle Nativity Opening Prayer (in unison) O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy Christ perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit, Christ lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Sing together - Gloria Patri (UMH #70) Service of the Scriptures - Candle lighting liturgy Let us pray: Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. And all the people said: Amen. A reading from Isaiah [9:2-7]: The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. On those living in a pitch-dark land, light has dawned. You have made the nation great; you have increased its joy. They rejoiced before you as with joy at the harvest, as those who divide plunder rejoice. As on the day of Midian, you’ve shattered the yoke that burdened them, the staff on their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor. Because every boot of the thundering warriors, and every garment rolled in blood will be burned, fuel for the fire. A child is born to us, a son is given to us, and authority will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be vast authority and endless peace for David’s throne and for his kingdom, establishing and sustaining it with justice and righteousness now and forever. The zeal of the Lord of heavenly forces will do this. One: This is the story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! One: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke [1:26-38; 2:1-20] Many: Glory to You, Lord Christ! The Birth of Jesus foretold When Elizabeth was six months pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee, to a virgin who was engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David’s house. The virgin’s name was Mary. When the angel came to her, he said, “Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you!” She was confused by these words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Mary. God is honoring you. Look! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great and he will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of David his father. He will rule over Jacob’s house forever, and there will be no end to his kingdom.” Then Mary said to the angel, “How will this happen since I haven’t had sexual relations with a man?” The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come over you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the one who is to be born will be holy. He will be called God’s Son. Look, even in her old age, your relative Elizabeth has conceived a son. This woman who was labeled ‘unable to conceive’ is now six months pregnant. Nothing is impossible for God.” Then Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant. Let it be with me just as you have said.” Then the angel left her. Sing together: Gabriel’s Message As we sing, the candle representing Mary is lit by one of the Trinity candles Jesus’ Birth In those days Caesar Augustus declared that everyone throughout the empire should be enrolled in the tax lists. This first enrollment occurred when Quirinius governed Syria. Everyone went to their own cities to be enrolled. Since Joseph belonged to David’s house and family line, he went up from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to David’s city, called Bethlehem, in Judea. He went to be enrolled together with Mary, who was promised to him in marriage and who was pregnant. While they were there, the time came for Mary to have her baby. She gave birth to her firstborn child, a son, wrapped him snugly, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the guestroom. Sing together: Away in a Manger (UMH #217 all verses) As we sing, the candles representing the Empire, Joseph, and Jesus are lit Announcement to Shepherds Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. The Lord’s angel stood before them, the Lord’s glory shone around them, and they were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people. Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord. This is a sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped snugly and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, “Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors.” When the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go right now to Bethlehem and see what’s happened. Let’s confirm what the Lord has revealed to us.” They went quickly and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. When they saw this, they reported what they had been told about this child. Everyone who heard it was amazed at what the shepherds told them. Mary committed these things to memory and considered them carefully. The shepherds returned home, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. Everything happened just as they had been told. One: This is the Gospel of the Lord! Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Sing together: The First Noel (UMH #245 v. 1-2) As we sing, the candles representing the messengers and shepherds are lit Homily Children’s Time - Charlene Wimpy Prayer for Christmas Eve Offering (Special donation for Origins Ministry to the homeless) Sing together: Doxology (UMH #94) Sing together: O Holy Night Communion One: The Lord be with you! Many: And also with you! One: Lift up your hearts! Many: We lift them up to the Lord! One: Let us give thanks. Many: It is just and right to give thanks. One: It is just and right and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give our thanks and praise to almighty God, creator of heaven and earth. So let us pray: God of love, You created light from nothingness and brought forth life on the earth. You formed us in your image and breathed into us the breath of life. When we turned away, and our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You delivered us from captivity, made covenant to be our sovereign God, and spoke to us through your prophets. In the fullness of time you gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior, and at his birth the angels sang glory to you in the highest and peace to your people on earth. Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ. As Mary and Joseph went from Galilee to Bethlehem and there found no room, so Jesus went from Galilee to Jerusalem and was despised and rejected. As in the poverty of a stable Jesus was born, so by the baptism of his suffering, death, and resurrection you gave birth to your Church, delivered us from slavery to sin and death, and made with us a new covenant by water and the Spirit. As your Word became flesh, born of woman, on that night long ago, so, we remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed…he took bread and after giving thanks, he broke it, and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you.” Likewise, after supper, he took the cup and after giving thanks said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood which is poured out for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, we gather as the Body of Christ to offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again! Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one… no matter what divides us. So let us join together and pray the prayer the Lord taught all his disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And all God’s People said, Amen. One: The Table is prepared; all who are hungry and thirsty are invited to receive these gifts of grace; may Christ be fully formed in you. One: God of love, the risen Christ has been made known to us in the breaking of the bread; help us now grow in love for you and for each other; Thank you for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. Lighting of the Congregation Candles (The children come forward to receive their lights first, then the children take the light to the rest of the congregation) Sing together: Silent Night (UMH #239 all verses) Sending Forth/Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church Liturgy
Sunday, December 18th, 2022 [Advent 7 - Theme: Emmanuel (Love)] Welcome/Announcements - Mary Beth Gathering Hymn: Family of God - Music Team Calling Song: Come, Christians, Join to Sing (UMH #158) - Music Team Responsive Reading: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 (CEB) - Sharon Wada One: Shepherd of Israel, listen! You, the one who leads Joseph as if he were a sheep. You, who are enthroned upon the winged heavenly creatures. Many: Show yourself before your people! Wake up your power! Come to save us! One: Restore us, God! Make your face shine so that we can be saved! Many: Lord God of heavenly forces, how long will you fume against your people’s prayer? One: You’ve fed them bread made of tears; you’ve given them tears to drink three times over! You’ve put us at odds with our neighbors; our enemies make fun of us. Many: Restore us, God of heavenly forces! Make your face shine so that we can be saved! One: Let your hand be with the one on your right side—with the one whom you secured as your own-- Many: then we will not turn away from you! Revive us so that we can call on your name. One: Restore us, Lord God of heavenly forces! Many: Make your face shine so that we can be saved! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) - Sharon Wada We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Sing together: Gloria Patri (UMH #70) - Music Team Scripture Readings - Sharon Wada Before reading, the reader prays the following words: One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Eternal God, you do not abandon us in exile but hear our plea for returning and rest: Visit us we pray with your presence and raise us to greet with hope and joy the promised day of salvation; through Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns now and for ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 7:10-16 (CEB) Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz: “Ask a sign from the Lord your God. Make it as deep as the grave or as high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I won’t ask; I won’t test the Lord.” Then Isaiah said, “Listen, house of David! Isn’t it enough for you to be tiresome for people that you are also tiresome before my God? Therefore, the Lord will give you a sign. The young woman is pregnant and is about to give birth to a son, and she will name him Immanuel. He will eat butter and honey, and learn to reject evil and choose good. Before the boy learns to reject evil and choose good, the land of the two kings you dread will be abandoned. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading: Romans 1:1-7 (CEB) From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for God’s good news. God promised this good news about God’s Son ahead of time through the prophets in the holy scriptures. God’s Son was descended from David. He was publicly identified as God’s Son with power through his resurrection from the dead, which was based on the Spirit of holiness. This Son is Jesus Christ our Lord. Through Christ we have received God’s grace and our appointment to be apostles. This was to bring all Gentiles to faithful obedience for his name’s sake. You who are called by Jesus Christ are also included among these Gentiles. To those in Rome who are dearly loved by God and called to be God’s people. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. One: The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Advent Candle Lighting - Sharon Wada One: As we light this seventh Advent candle, we remember that the God who became incarnate and dwelt among us in the flesh of Jesus is the same God who is with us now in the presence of the Holy Spirit. As we light this candle, our prayer is that we may begin to see where the Spirit is at work among us even now. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Sing together: O Come, O Come Emmanuel Verse - Music Team O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. Praise Song: Mary Did You Know? (Jennifer Henry lyrics) - Music Team Children’s Time - Cheryl Castillo Prayers of the People - Danny Crego One: Shepherd of Israel, may Jesus, Emmanuel and son of Mary, be more than just a dream in our hearts. With the apostles, prophets, and saints, save us, restore us, and lead us in the way of grace and peace, that we may bear your promise into the world. Brothers and sisters, as we joyfully await the glorious coming of the Christ, let us pray for the needs of the church, our community, and the world. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: In joyful expectation of his coming to our aid we pray to Jesus. O Emmanuel, God with us, We know that when you appear in your fullness you will bring to light the things now hidden in shadow, and will disclose the hidden desires of the heart. God of promise, you have given us a sign of your love through the gift of Jesus Christ, our Savior, who was promised from ages past. We believe as Joseph did the message of your presence whispered by an angel, and offer our prayers for your world, confident of your care and mercy for all creation. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer - Danny Crego Sing together: Doxology (UMH #94) - Music Team Prayer song: Fairest Lord Jesus (UMH #189, vs. 1, 3, & 4) - Music Team Sermon Text: Matthew 1:18-25 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! One: This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. When Mary his mother was engaged to Joseph, before they were married, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband was a righteous man. Because he didn’t want to humiliate her, he decided to call off their engagement quietly. As he was thinking about this, an angel from the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you will call him Jesus, because he will save God’s people from sin.” Now all of this took place so that what the Lord had spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled: Look! A virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, And they will call him, Emmanuel. (Emmanuel means “God with us.”) When Joseph woke up, he did just as an angel from God commanded and took Mary as his wife. But he didn’t have sexual relations with her until she gave birth to a son. Joseph called him Jesus. This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Sing together: God with Us (Mercy Me version) - Music Team Closing Hymn: All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine (UMH #166 vs. 1, 2, & 5) - Music Team Sending Forth/Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do; to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
December 11th, 2022 Advent 6 - Theme: Dayspring (Joy) Welcome/Announcements Membership Liturgy - Accepting James Boesch as a Member to PUMC One: Dearly Beloved, it is an honor to announce that today, we will receive James as a member of Payette United Methodist Church. The privileges and blessings that we have in community together in the Church of Jesus Christ are sacred and precious. There is in it such hallowed fellowship, care, and counsel as cannot otherwise be known apart from the family of God. There is the care of pastors, with the teachings of the Word and the administration of the sacraments. And there is communal cooperation in service, accomplishing that which cannot otherwise be done. As we prepare to receive James as a member of our congregation, let us confess our faith through the words of the Apostles’ Creed: Many: We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come again to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. One: James, do you believe the truths that we have confessed as a congregation? If so, answer, “I do.” James responds: I do. One: Desiring to unite with the Church, do you commit to love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, life, and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself? Do you commit to the missional, redemptive work of God as expressed in the doctrine, fellowship, and work of the Church? Will you support the teachings of the United Methodist Church and strive, with God’s help, to grow in your understanding and practice of the same in a way that enhances the witness of the church? Will you endeavor in every way to glorify God, by a humble walk, godly conversation, and holy service; by devotedly giving of your resources; and by faithfully participating in the means of grace? Will you follow Jesus Christ all the days of your life, abstain from all evil, and seek earnestly to perfect holiness of heart and life in the fear of the Lord? If so, answer, “I will.” James responds: I will. One: On behalf of this congregation, I welcome you into the United Methodist Church and the fellowship of this local congregation with its benefits and responsibilities. May the Lord bless and keep you, and enable you to be faithful in all good works, that your life and witness may be effective in care for the poor and oppressed and in leading others to Christ. Let us pray. Almighty God, look with favor upon James, who has now reaffirmed his commitment to follow Christ and to serve in Christ’s name. Give him courage, patience, and vision; and strengthen all of us in our vocation of witness to the world, and of service to others; through Jesus Christ our Lord. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Gathering Hymn: Family of God Calling Song: Come Thou Almighty King (UMH #61, v. 1 & 3) Responsive Reading: Psalm 146:5-10 (CEB) One: The person whose help is the God of Jacob—the person whose hope rests on the Lord their God—is truly happy! Many: God: the maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them. God, who is faithful forever, One: who gives justice to people who are oppressed, who gives bread to people who are starving! The Lord: who frees prisoners. Many: The Lord: who makes the blind see. The Lord: who straightens up those who are bent low. The Lord: who loves justice. One: The Lord: who protects immigrants, who helps orphans and widows, but who makes the way of the wicked twist and turn! Many: The Lord will rule forever! Zion, your God will rule from one generation to the next! Praise the Lord! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Sing together: Gloria Patri (UMH #70) Scripture Readings Before reading, the reader prays the following words: One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Lord Jesus Christ, in your resurrection you appeared as the Morning Star that knows no setting: Dawn upon the pallid human heart so that the deathly orders of this world may be overcome and your whole creation made new; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit, you live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10 (CEB) The desert and the dry land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom like the crocus. They will burst into bloom, and rejoice with joy and singing. They will receive the glory of Lebanon, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the Lord’s glory, the splendor of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and support the unsteady knees. Say to those who are panicking: “Be strong! Don’t fear! Here’s your God, coming with vengeance; with divine retribution God will come to save you.” Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be cleared. Then the lame will leap like the deer, and the tongue of the speechless will sing. Waters will spring up in the desert, and streams in the wilderness. The burning sand will become a pool, and the thirsty ground, fountains of water. The jackals’ habitat, a pasture; grass will become reeds and rushes. A highway will be there. It will be called The Holy Way. The unclean won’t travel on it, but it will be for those walking on that way. Even fools won’t get lost on it; no lion will be there, and no predator will go up on it. None of these will be there; only the redeemed will walk on it. The Lord’s ransomed ones will return and enter Zion with singing, with everlasting joy upon their heads. Happiness and joy will overwhelm them; grief and groaning will flee away. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading: James 5:7-10 (CEB) Therefore, brothers and sisters, you must be patient as you wait for the coming of the Lord. Consider the farmer who waits patiently for the coming of rain in the fall and spring, looking forward to the precious fruit of the earth. You also must wait patiently, strengthening your resolve, because the coming of the Lord is near. Don’t complain about each other, brothers and sisters, so that you won’t be judged. Look! The judge is standing at the door! Brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of patient resolve and steadfastness. One: The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Advent Candle Lighting One: As we light this sixth Advent candle, we remember that in Christ and through Christ, the light has broken into the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. As we light this candle, our prayer is that we may be for the world the light of Christ, breaking into the darkness, that all whom we encounter may know the hope and joy of Christ. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Sing together: O Come, O Come Emmanuel Verse O come, Thou Dayspring come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. Praise Song: Song of Hope Children’s Time Prayers of the People One: God of hope, you call us home from the exile of selfish oppression to the freedom of justice, the balm of healing, and the joy of sharing. Make us strong to join you in your holy work, as friends of strangers and victims, companions of those whom others shun, and as the happiness of those whose hearts are broken. Brothers and sisters, as we joyfully await the glorious coming of the Christ, let us pray for the needs of the church, our community, and the world. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: In joyful expectation of his coming to our aid we pray to Jesus. O Morning Star of Righteousness, Dayspring from on high - your light shines brightly in the shadows. Come to us and enable us to see you in your creation, in the rising sun and the shining moon - come and cause us to care for your good creation. God of joy and exultation, you strengthen what is weak; you enrich the poor and give hope to those who live in fear. Look upon our needs this day. Make us grateful for the good news of salvation and keep us faithful in your service until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives for ever and ever. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer Sing together: Doxology (UMH #94) Prayer song: Emmanuel, Emmanuel (UMH #204, 2x) Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-11 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! One: Now when John heard in prison about the things the Christ was doing, he sent word by his disciples to Jesus, asking, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus responded, “Go, report to John what you hear and see. Those who were blind are able to see. Those who were crippled are walking. People with skin diseases are cleansed. Those who were deaf now hear. Those who were dead are raised up. The poor have good news proclaimed to them. Happy are those who don’t stumble and fall because of me.” When John’s disciples had gone, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John: “What did you go out to the wilderness to see? A stalk blowing in the wind? What did you go out to see? A man dressed up in refined clothes? Look, those who wear refined clothes are in royal palaces. What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. He is the one of whom it is written: Look, I’m sending my messenger before you, who will prepare your way before you. “I assure you that no one who has ever been born is greater than John the Baptist. Yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Sing together: O Come Divine Messiah Communion One: The Lord be with you! Many: And also with you! One: Lift up your hearts! Many: We lift them up to the Lord! One: Let us give thanks! Many: It is just and right to give thanks! One: It is just and right and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give our thanks and praise to God. So let us pray: O God of Isaiah and John the Baptist, through all such faithful ones you proclaim the unfolding of future joy and renewed life. Strengthen our hearts to believe your advent promise that one day sorrow and sighing will be no more; that the journey of God’s people will be joy; that we will walk in the holy way of Christ, who by your Spirit was anointed to preach good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, set at liberty those who are oppressed. Christ healed the sick, fed the hungry, ate with sinners, and established the new covenant for forgiveness of sins. We live in the hope of His coming again. We remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you. Take and eat - all of you - in remembrance of me.” Likewise, after the supper, he took the cup, and after giving thanks, he said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, Lord God, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in our Lord Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with the sacrifice of Christ for us, as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Many: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. One: Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one. So let us join in together in praying the prayer that the Lord taught all of the disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Many: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, Forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors, Save us from the time of trial, And deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. One: God of salvation, pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And all God’s people said: Many: Amen. One: (Give instructions for coming forward to receive) The Table is prepared. All who are hungry and thirsty are invited to come forward to receive these gifts of grace. May Christ be fully formed in you. Come forward as you’re ready. Closing Hymn: Savior of the Nations, Come (UMH #214, v. 1-3) Sending Forth/Benediction One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do; to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
December 4th, 2022 Advent 5 - Theme: Key of David (Peace) Welcome/Announcements Gathering Hymn: Family of God Calling Song: Jesus Shall Reign (UMH #157, v. 1, 2, & 5) Responsive Reading: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (CEB) One: God, give your judgments to the king. Give your righteousness to the king’s son. Many: Let him judge your people with righteousness and your poor with justice. One: Let the mountains bring peace to the people; let the hills bring righteousness. Many: Let the king bring justice to people who are poor; let him save the children of those who are needy, but let him crush oppressors! One: Let the king live as long as the sun, as long as the moon, generation to generation. Many: Let him fall like rain upon fresh-cut grass, like showers that water the earth. One: Let the righteous flourish throughout their lives, and let peace prosper until the moon is no more. Many: Bless the Lord God, the God of Israel—the only one who does wondrous things! One: Bless God’s glorious name forever; let God’s glory fill all the earth! This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Sing together: Gloria Patri (UMH #70) Scripture Readings - Deanna Carr and Dalyce Knight One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Gracious God, your Son Jesus Christ opened wide gate of heaven, making plain the way that leads to eternal joy: Grant that we who have been buried with Christ in baptism and raised to new life may strive courageously for the freedom and peace of the world; through the same your Son, Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and dominion for ever and ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 (CEB) A shoot will grow up from the stump of Jesse; a branch will sprout from his roots. The Lord’s spirit will rest upon him, a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of planning and strength, a spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord. He will delight in fearing the Lord. He won’t judge by appearances, nor decide by hearsay. He will judge the needy with righteousness, and decide with equity for those who suffer in the land. He will strike the violent with the rod of his mouth; by the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked. Righteousness will be the belt around his hips, and faithfulness the belt around his waist. The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat; the calf and the young lion will feed together, and a little child will lead them. The cow and the bear will graze. Their young will lie down together, and a lion will eat straw like an ox. A nursing child will play over the snake’s hole; toddlers will reach right over the serpent’s den. They won’t harm or destroy anywhere on my holy mountain. The earth will surely be filled with the knowledge of the Lord, just as the water covers the sea. On that day, the root of Jesse will stand as a signal to the peoples. The nations will seek him out, and his dwelling will be glorious. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading: Romans 15:4-13 (CEB) Whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction so that we could have hope through endurance and through the encouragement of the scriptures. May the God of endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude toward each other, similar to Christ Jesus’ attitude. That way you can glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ together with one voice. So welcome each other, in the same way that Christ also welcomed you, for God’s glory. I’m saying that Christ became a servant of those who are circumcised for the sake of God’s truth, in order to confirm the promises given to the ancestors, and so that the Gentiles could glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, Because of this I will confess you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praises to your name. And again, it says, Rejoice, Gentiles, with God’s people. And again, Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and all the people should sing God’s praises. And again, Isaiah says, There will be a root of Jesse, who will also rise to rule the Gentiles. The Gentiles will place their hope in him. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in faith so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. One: The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Advent Candle Lighting One: As we light this fifth Advent candle, we remember Christ releases the captives, sets the prisoner free, and liberates those who are oppressed. As we light this candle, our prayer is that we may participate in Christ's liberating work for the good of all creation. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Sing together: O Come, O Come Emmanuel O Come thou Key of David, release And free us to experience thy peace Unbind us here from sin and death Awaken us with heaven’s breath Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel. Praise Song: Light of Those Whose Dreary Dwelling Children’s Time Prayers of the People One: God of timeless grace, you fill us with joyful expectation. Make us ready for the message that prepares the way, that with uprightness of heart and holy joy we may eagerly await the kingdom of your Son, Jesus Christ, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. God of hope, you raised up John the baptizer as a herald who calls us to repentance. As we joyfully await the glorious coming of Christ, we pray to you for the needs of the church and the world. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: In joyful expectation of his coming to our aid we pray to Jesus. O Key of David, Come to us as shepherd and guardian of our lives, even in death. Give us with all the faithful departed a share in your victory over evil and death. Hear our humble prayer that we may serve you in holiness and faith and give voice to your presence among us until the day of the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer Sing together: Doxology (UMH #94) Prayer song: We Sing of Your Glory (TFWS #2011, v. 1, 2, & 4) Sermon Text: Matthew 3:1-12 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! One: In those days John the Baptist appeared in the desert of Judea announcing, “Change your hearts and lives! Here comes the kingdom of heaven!” He was the one of whom Isaiah the prophet spoke when he said: The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, “Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight.” John wore clothes made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey. People from Jerusalem, throughout Judea, and all around the Jordan River came to him. As they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River. Many Pharisees and Sadducees came to be baptized by John. He said to them, “You children of snakes! Who warned you to escape from the angry judgment that is coming soon? Produce fruit that shows you have changed your hearts and lives. And don’t even think about saying to yourselves, Abraham is our father. I tell you that God is able to raise up Abraham’s children from these stones. The ax is already at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that doesn’t produce good fruit will be chopped down and tossed into the fire. I baptize with water those of you who have changed your hearts and lives. The one who is coming after me is stronger than I am. I’m not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. The shovel he uses to sift the wheat from the husks is in his hands. He will clean out his threshing area and bring the wheat into his barn. But he will burn the husks with a fire that can’t be put out.” This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Sing together: Your Peace Will Make Us One Closing Hymn: The King of Glory Comes (TFWS #2091) Sending Forth/Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do; to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church
Sunday, November 27th, 2022 Advent 4 - Theme: Root of Jesse (Hope) Welcome/Announcements - Mary Beth Gathering Hymn: Family of God Calling Song: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed (UMH #203) Responsive Reading: Psalm 122 (NRSV) - Deanna Carr and Dalyce Knight One: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Many: Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. One: Jerusalem—built as a city that is bound firmly together. Many: To it the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, as was decreed for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord. One: For there the thrones for judgment were set up, the thrones of the house of David, the root of Jesse. Many: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls and security within your towers.” One: For the sake of my relatives and friends I will say, “Peace be within you.” Many: For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good. One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) - Deanna Carr and Dalyce Knight We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Sing together: Gloria Patri (UMH #70) Scripture Readings - Deanna Carr and Dalyce Knight One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Almighty God, you brought forth a royal branch from the ancient stock of Jesse’s line: Grant that we who have been grafted into this heritage may bear fruit worthy of Jesus Christ; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 (CEB) This is what Isaiah, Amoz’s son, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In the days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house will be the highest of the mountains. It will be lifted above the hills; peoples will stream to it. Many nations will go and say, “Come, let’s go up to the Lord’s mountain, to the house of God so that we may be taught God’s ways and we may walk in God’s paths.” Instruction will come from Zion; the Lord’s word from Jerusalem. God will judge between the nations, and settle disputes of mighty nations. Then they will beat their swords into iron plows and their spears into pruning tools. Nation will not take up sword against nation; they will no longer learn how to make war. Come, house of Jacob, let’s walk by the Lord’s light. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading: Romans 13:11-14 (CEB) As you do all this, you know what time it is. The hour has already come for you to wake up from your sleep. Now our salvation is nearer than when we first had faith. The night is almost over, and the day is near. So let’s get rid of the actions that belong to the darkness and put on the weapons of light. Let’s behave appropriately as people who live in the day, not in partying and getting drunk, not in sleeping around and obscene behavior, not in fighting and obsession. Instead, dress yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ, and don’t plan to indulge your selfish desires. One: The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Advent Candle Lighting - Deanna Carr and Dalyce Knight One: As we light this fourth Advent candle, we remember that Christ holds the keys to Death and the Grave. As we light this candle, our prayer is that as we await the day when we, too, shall share in Christ's resurrection, we may share the hope of resurrection with all whom we meet along the way. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Sing together: O Come, O Come Emmanuel O come, Thou Branch of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan's tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save, And give them victory o'er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. Praise Song: Song of Hope Children’s Time Prayers of the People - Danny Crego One: God of justice and peace, from the heavens you rain down mercy and kindness, that all on earth may stand in awe and wonder before your marvelous deeds. Raise our heads in expectation, that we may yearn for the coming day of the Lord and stand without blame before your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. We seek the mighty God in the most unlikely places as a child in a stable, and in an empty tomb. May God hear these prayers, which come from the unlikely corners of our lives. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: In joyful expectation of his coming to our aid we pray to Jesus. O Root of Jesse, source of all that is good, Come to the suffering in our world as Savior and comforter. Break into our lives, where we struggle with sickness and distress, and set us free to serve you for ever. Give us ears to hear, O God, and eyes to watch, that we may know your presence in our midst during this holy season of joy as we anticipate the coming of Jesus Christ. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer - Danny Crego Sing together: Doxology (UMH #94) Prayer song: Emmanuel, Emmanuel (UMH #204, 2x) Sermon Text: Matthew 24:36-44 (Kingdom New Testament) - Mary Beth One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! One: “Nobody knows what day or time this will happen,” Jesus went on. “The angels in heaven don’t know it, and nor does the Son; only the Father knows. You see, the royal appearing of the Human One will be like the days of Noah. “What does that mean? Well, in those days, before the flood, they were eating and drinking, they were getting married and giving children in marriage, right up to the day when Noah went into the ark. They didn’t know about it until the flood came and swept them all away. That’s what it’ll be like at the royal appearing of the Human One. “On that day, there will be two people working in the field. One will be taken; the other will be left. There will be two women grinding corn in the mill. One will be taken; the other will be left. “So keep alert! You don’t know what day your master will come. But bear this in mind: if the householder had known what time of night the burglar was going to come, he would have stayed awake and wouldn’t have let his house get broken into. So you too must be ready! The Human One is coming at a time you don’t expect.” This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Sing together: O Come Divine Messiah Communion One: The Lord be with you! Many: And also with you! One: Lift up your hearts! Many: We lift them up to the Lord! One: Let us give thanks! Many: It is just and right to give thanks! One: It is just and right and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give our thanks and praise to God. So let us pray: Unexpected God, your advent alarms us. Wake us from drowsy worship, from the sleep that neglects love, and the sedative of misdirected frenzy. Awaken us now to your coming, and bend our angers into your peace - the peace of Christ, who by your Spirit was anointed to preach good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, set at liberty those who are oppressed. Christ healed the sick, fed the hungry, ate with sinners, and established the new covenant for forgiveness of sins. We live in the hope of His coming again. (Lift the bread, break it) We remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you. Take and eat - all of you - in remembrance of me.” (Lift the cup) Likewise, after the supper, he took the cup, and after giving thanks, he said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, Lord God, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in our Lord Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with the sacrifice of Christ for us, as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Many: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. One: Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one. So let us join in together in praying the prayer that the Lord taught all of the disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Many: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, Forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors, Save us from the time of trial, And deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. One: God of salvation, pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And all God’s people said: Many: Amen. One: (Give instructions for coming forward to receive) The Table is prepared. All who are hungry and thirsty are invited to come forward to receive these gifts of grace. May Christ be fully formed in you. Come forward as you’re ready. Closing Hymn: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Sending Forth/Benediction - Mary Beth One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
November 20, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “Family of God” I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God. Calling Song: “Bind Us Together” TFWS#2226 Bind us together Lord Bind us together With cords that cannot be broken Bind us Together Lord Bind us together Bind us together with love There is only God There is only one King There is only one body This is why we sing Responsive Reading: Psalm 46 (CEB) - Leslie Olson One: God is our refuge and strength, a help always near in times of great trouble. Many: That’s why we won’t be afraid when the world falls apart, when the mountains crumble into the center of the sea, One: when its waters roar and rage, when the mountains shake because of its surging waves. Selah! Many: There is a river whose streams gladden God’s city, the holiest dwelling of the Most High. One: God is in that city. It will never crumble. God will help it when morning dawns. Many: Nations roar; kingdoms crumble. God speaks; the earth melts. One: The Lord of heavenly forces is with us! The God of Jacob is our place of safety. Selah! Many: Come, see the Lord’s deeds, what devastation God has imposed on the earth-- One: bringing wars to an end in every corner of the world, breaking the bow and shattering the spear, burning chariots with fire. Many: “That’s enough! Now know that I am God! I am exalted among all nations; I am exalted throughout the world!” One: The Lord of heavenly forces is with us! Many: The God of Jacob is our place of safety. Selah! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) - Leslie Olson We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri" UMH#70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Scripture Readings: One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6 (CEB) Watch out, you shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture, declares the Lord. This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, proclaims about the shepherds who “tend to” my people: You are the ones who have scattered my flock and driven them away. You haven’t attended to their needs, so I will take revenge on you for the terrible things you have done to them, declares the Lord. I myself will gather the few remaining sheep from all the countries where I have driven them. I will bring them back to their pasture, and they will be fruitful and multiply. I will place over them shepherds who care for them. Then they will no longer be afraid or dread harm, nor will any be missing, declares the Lord. The time is coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up a righteous descendant from David’s line, and he will rule as a wise king. He will do what is just and right in the land. During his lifetime, Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And his name will be The Lord Is Our Righteousness. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading: Colossians 1:11-20 (CEB) by being strengthened through his glorious might so that you endure everything and have patience; and by giving thanks with joy to the Father. He made it so you could take part in the inheritance, in light granted to God’s holy people. He rescued us from the control of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. He set us free through the Son and forgave our sins. The Son is the image of the invisible God, the one who is first over all creation, Because all things were created by him: both in the heavens and on the earth, the things that are visible and the things that are invisible. Whether they are thrones or powers, or rulers or authorities, all things were created through him and for him. He existed before all things, and all things are held together in him. He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the one who is firstborn from among the dead so that he might occupy the first place in everything. Because all the fullness of God was pleased to live in him, and he reconciled all things to himself through him-- whether things on earth or in the heavens. He brought peace through the blood of his cross. One: The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Advent Candle Lighting - Leslie Olson One: As we light this third Advent candle, we remember that the desire of Christ is to see all peoples, tribes, and nations united in one identity: the Beloved children of God. As we light this candle, our prayer is that we may share in this desire to see all divisions cease, and to recognize the inherent belovedness of all our neighbors. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Sing Together: ”O Come, O Come Emmanuel” O come, Desire of nations, bind All peoples in one heart and mind; Bid Thou our sad divisions cease, And by Thyself our King of Peace. Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel Children’s Time - Cris Warzyn Praise Hymn “Even So Come” All of creation All of the Earth Make straight a highway A path for the Lord Jesus is coming soon Call back the sinner Wake up the saint Let every nation Shout of Your fame Jesus is coming soon Like a bride Waiting for her groom We'll be a church Ready for You Every heart longing for our King We sing Even so come Lord Jesus come Even so come Lord Jesus come There will be justice All will be new Your name forever Faithful and true Jesus is coming soon Like a bride Waiting for her groom We'll be a church Ready for You Every heart longing for our King We sing Even so come Lord Jesus come Even so come Lord Jesus come So we wait We wait for You God we wait You're coming soon So we wait We wait for You God we wait You're coming soon Like a bride Waiting for her groom We'll be a church Ready for You Every heart longing for our King We sing Like a bride Waiting for her groom We'll be a church We'll b ready for You Every heart longing for our King We sing Even so come Lord Jesus come Even so come Lord Jesus come Prayers of the People Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Prayer Hymn: “Make Us One” TFWS#2224 x2 Make us one Lord Make us one Holy Spirit make us one Let Your love flow So the world will know We are one in You Message: Pastor Nicholas Carpenter - Luke 23:33-43 (CEB) Praise Hymn: “Come, Oh Redeemer Come” Father, enthroned on high—―Holy, holy! Ancient eternal Light—hear our prayer. REFRAIN Come, O Redeemer, come; grant us mercy. Come, O Redeemer, come; grant us peace. Lord, save us from the dark of our striving, faithless, troubled hearts weighed down. REFRAIN Look now upon our need; Lord, be with us. Heal us and make us free from our sin. REFRAIN Commitment Hymn: “They’ll Know We Are Christians” TFWS#2223 all vs. We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the Lord, We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the Lord, And we pray that all unity Will one day be restored: Refrain: And they’ll know we are Christians By our love, by our love; Yes, they’ll know we are Christians By our love. We will walk with each other, We will walk hand in hand, We will walk with each other, We will walk hand in hand, And together we’ll spread the news That God is in our land: Refrain We will work with each other, We will work side by side, We will work with each other, We will work side by side, And we’ll guard human dignity And save human pride: Refrain All praise to the Father, from Whom all things come, And all praise to Christ Jesus, God’s only Son, And all praise to the Spirit, Who makes us one: Refrain Sending Forth/Unison Benediction May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today!  Payette United Methodist Church
November 6, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “Family of God” I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God. Calling Song: “Praise the Source of Faith and Learning ” TFWS#2004 vs.1,2 Responsive Reading: Psalm 17:1-9 (CEB) One: Listen to what’s right, Lord; pay attention to our cry! Listen closely to our prayer; it’s spoken by lips that don’t lie! Many: Our justice comes from you; let your eyes see what is right! One: You have examined out hearts, testing us at night. Many: You’ve looked us over closely, but haven’t found anything wrong. Our mouths do not sin. One: But these other people’s deeds? We have avoided such violent ways by the command from your lips. Many: Our steps are set firmly on your paths; our feet haven’t slipped. One: We cry out to you because you answer us. So tilt your ears toward us now—listen to what we’re saying! Many: Manifest your faithful love in amazing ways because you are the one who saves those who take refuge in you, saving them from their attackers by your strong hand. One: Watch us with the very pupil of your eye! Hide us in the protection of your wings, Many: away from the wicked, away from deadly enemies! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 New Testament Reading p.206, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 (CEB) Advent Candle Lighting Sing Together: ”O Come, O Come Emmanuel” UMH#211 vs.2 Children’s Time Praise Hymn “Light of Those Whose Weary Dwelling” Prayers of the People Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Open Our Eyes” TFWS#2086 Message: Pastor Mary Beth Luke 6:27-38 (CEB) Praise Hymn: “Prepare the Way” Commitment Hymn: “Since Jesus Came into My Heart” TFWS#2140 vs. 1,2,5 Sending Forth/Unison Benediction May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen  Payette United Methodist Church
October 30, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” UMH#89 all vs. Responsive Reading: Psalm 149 (CEB) – Sharon Wada One: Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing God’s praise in the assembly of the faithful! Many: Let Israel celebrate its maker; let Zion’s children rejoice in their king! One: Let them praise God’s name with dance; let them sing God’s praise with the drum and lyre! Many: Because the Lord is pleased with God’s people, God will beautify the poor with saving help. One: Let the faithful celebrate with glory; let them shout for joy on their beds. Many: Let the high praises of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands, One: to get revenge against the nations and punishment on the peoples, binding their rulers in chains and their officials in iron shackles, Many: achieving the justice written against them. That will be an honor for all God’s faithful people. Praise the Lord! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer – Sharon Wada Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and good service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading p.828 Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18 (CEB) New Testament Reading p.192 Ephesians 1:11-23 (CEB) Children’s Time Deanna Carr Praise Hymn “Great Are You Lord” Music Team All Saints Day Candle Lighting Liturgy Danny Crego Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” UMH#90 vs. 1,3 Message: Pastor Mary Beth Luke 6:20-31 (NRSV) Praise Hymn: “All the Poor and Powerless” Music Team Communion Service Commitment Hymn: “Sing With All the Saints in Glory” UMH#702 vs. 1,2,4 Sending Forth/Unison Benediction One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church
October 23, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “Family of God” Calling Song: “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” UMH#540 all vs. Responsive Reading: Psalm 84:1-7 (CEB) - Danny Crego One: How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord of heavenly forces! Many: Our very beings long, even yearn, for the Lord’s courtyards. Our hearts and our bodies will rejoice out loud to the living God! One: Yes, the sparrow too has found a home there; the swallow has found herself a nest where she can lay her young beside your altars, Lord of heavenly forces, our King, our God! Many: Those who live in your house are truly happy; they praise you constantly. Selah! One: Those who put their strength in you are truly happy; pilgrimage is in their hearts. Many: As they pass through the Baca Valley, they make it a spring of water. One: Yes, the early rain covers it with blessings. Many: They go from strength to strength, until they see the supreme God in Zion. One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer - Danny Crego God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord, amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading Sirach 35:12-17 (CEB) Gospel Reading p.81 Luke 18:9-14(CEB) Children’s Time Charlene Wimpy Praise Hymn “There’s a Fountain Free” Music Team Prayers of the People Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Soon and Very Soon” UMH#706 all vs. Message: Pastor Mary Beth Revelation 22:1-7, 20-21 (CEB) Response Song “The Blessing” Music Team Commitment Hymn: “Joy in the Morning” TFWS#2284 all vs. Sending Forth/Unison Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Amen. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen |